Career Exploration

Group of SPALP at Gratitude Dinner

In association with the School of Public Affairs Career Center, the SPA leadership program seeks to provide students with professional opportunities.

To that end, students are able to meet a variety of professionals working in Washington, D.C. at SPA Career Center organized events. The professionals offering students career guidance have come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, such as the following organizations:

  • Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37)
  • Privia Health
  • Intellegere Consulting LLC
  • EMILY's List
  • Special Olympics, Inc.
  • Bloomberg LP
  • WestEd
  • College of American Pathologists
  • National College Access Network
  • U.S. Senate
  • Kobre & Kim LLP
  • Soapbox Soaps
  • Wilkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
  • Baxter Healthcare
  • National Endowment for the Arts

Olivia Watson, Patricia Secke (guest speaker), Anna Palumbo

Family Homelessness Forum

Building Social Capital

All members of the Leadership Program complete two social action projects designed to build social capital.

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